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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.50 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.50 and 62.73 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.50 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.50 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.50 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 19,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477.67/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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